About
Rúben Brigolas is a Partner in PLMJ's Corporate M&A practice with nearly 20 years' experience advising on M&A, joint ventures, investment projects, financing, commercial contracts and regulatory matters in the Angolan jurisdiction and across Africa. He focuses on projects in oil & gas, mining, finance and retail, holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from King's College London, teaches post-graduate modules and writes regularly for Angolan newspapers.
Practice areas
Corporate / M&AEnergy & Natural ResourcesBanking & Finance
Office
Expertise
AngolaAfrica-focused investmentsM&A transactionsJoint venturesInvestment project managementOil & GasMiningFinanceRetailRegulatory matters
Education
- Law degree, University of Lisbon, 2006
- Postgraduate in Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, 2007
- Postgraduate in Corporate Law, Faculty of Law, Universidade Católica
- LL.M., International Business Law, King's College London, 2010
- Course on International Oil & Gas Law, Contracts and Negotiations, AIPN / Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation / Institute for Energy Law, Houston, 2013
Admissions
- Portuguese Bar Association
- Member, American Arbitration Association
- Member, ICDR Young & International
- Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)
Languages
PortugueseEnglish